KADUNA STATE UNIVERSITY POSTGRADUATE APPLICATION FORM FOR ADMISSION INTO POSTGRADUATE COURSES FOR 2020/2021 ACADEMIC YEAR AND THE CLOSING DATE FOR THE APPLICATION

KADUNA STATE UNIVERSITY POSTGRADUATE APPLICATION FORM FOR ADMISSION INTO POSTGRADUATE COURSES FOR 2020/2021 ACADEMIC YEAR AND THE CLOSING DATE FOR THE APPLICATION

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for Full-time or Part-time admissions into the Postgraduate Programmes of Kaduna State University for the 2020/2021 academic year.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

a. Postgraduate Diploma Programmes

CANDIDATES MUST POSSESS:

i.    Five credit passes including English Language and Mathematics at ‘O’ Level at maximum of two sittings;

ii.   Relevant Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University not lower than Third Class; or

iii.  Bachelor’s degree with at least Second Class (Lower Division) in an area not related to the field applying for may be considered; and

iv.  Higher National Diploma (HND) with a minimum of Merit in related field of study from a Polytechnic or any recognized institution.

b. Academic Master Degree Programmes

CANDIDATES MUST POSSESS:

i.    Five credit passes including English Language and Mathematics at ‘O’ Level at a

      Maximum of two sittings;

ii.   First Degree of Kaduna State University or any recognized university in relevant field

      With a minimum of Second Class (Lower Division); and

iii. A Candidate with a Postgraduate Diploma with a CGPA of not less than 3.50.

c. Professional Master Degree Programmes

CANDIDATES MUST POSSESS:

i.    Five credit passes including English Language and Mathematics at ‘O’ Level at a maximum of two sittings;

ii.   First Degree of Kaduna State University or any recognized university in relevant field

      With a minimum of Second Class (Lower Division); and

iii. A candidate with a Third Class Degree or HND and a Postgraduate Diploma from Kaduna State University or any recognized institution with a CGPA of not less than 3.50

d. Doctor of Philosophy Programmes

CANDIDATES MUST POSSESS:

i.    Five credit passes including English Language and Mathematics at ‘O’ Level at a

      Maximum of two sittings;

ii.   First Degree of Kaduna State University or any recognized university in relevant field

      with a minimum of Second Class (Lower Division); and

iii.  Masters Degree of Kaduna State University or any recognized university in the proposed

field of study with minimum CGPA of 3.50.

POSTGRADUATE DEGREE AND DIPLOMA COURSES AVAILABLE

Doctorate and Master Degree and Postgraduate Diploma Programmes are available in the areas listed below:

FACULTY	DEPARTMENTS	AVAILABLE PROGRAMMES
Arts	a.       Arabic	M.A Arabic
	b.      Christian Religious Studies	M.A CRS PhD CRS
	c.       English Language & Drama	PGD English Language M.A English Language PhD English Language
	d.      History	M.A History
	e.       Islamic Studies	M.A. Islamic Studies PhD Islamic Studies
	f.       Nigerian Language & Linguistics	M.A. Hausa
Science	a.       Biochemistry	PGD Biochemistry PGD Nutrition M.Sc. Biochemistry M.Sc. Biotechnology
	b.      Biological Sciences	M.Sc. Biology M.Sc. Fisheries  & Aquaculture M.Sc. Entomology M.Sc. Environmental Biology
	c.       Chemistry	PGD Industrial Chemistry
	d.      Geography e.       Centre for Climate Change and Geographic Information System	PGD Environmental Impact Assessment Master in Environmental Impact Assessment M.Sc. Geography PGD , Meteorology and Climate Studies PGD, Geographic Information System Master in Geographic Information System Masters in Meteorology and Climate Studies
	f.       Computer Science	PGD Computer Science PGD Management Information System M.Sc. Computer Science PhD Computer Science
	g.      Mathematical Sciences	PGD Mathematics PGD Industrial Mathematics M.Sc. Mathematics PhD Mathematics
	h.      Microbiology	PGD Microbiology
	i.        Physics j.        Centre for Energy and Environmental Strategy Research	PGD Physics Master in Renewable Energy M.Sc. Physics M.Sc. Applied Geophysics M.Sc. Solid State Physics Master in Environmental Sustainability Management Master in Energy Management
Management Sciences Social Sciences	a.       Accounting	PGD Accounting PGD Procurement & Supply Chain Mgt Master in Accounting Master in Procurement & Supply Chain Mgt M.Sc. Accounting PhD. Accounting
	b.      Business Administration	PGD Entrepreneurship Studies PGD Management Master in Banking and Finance Master in Business Administration Master in Industrial & Labour Relations M.Sc. Business Administration PhD Business Administration
	a.       Economics	PGD, in Health Economics PGD, Public Sector Economics Master in Public Sector Economics Master of  Development Studies and Policy Analysis Master in Financial Economics MSC, Economics PhD Economics
	b.      Mass Communication	PGD Investigative Journalism PGD Mass Communication PGD Sport Journalism Master in Mass Communication Master in Development Communication M.Sc. Mass Communication
	c.       Political Science	PGD Conflict, Peace & Strategic Studies Master in Conflict, Peace & Strategic Studies M.Sc. Political Science
	d.      Sociology	PGD Crime Management Master in Criminal Justice M.Sc. Sociology

METHOD OF APPLICATION

Interested candidates for all the Postgraduate Programmes should log on to the Kaduna State University Portal:

forms.kasu.edu.ng and click on the School of Postgraduate Studies button and follow the procedures below:

Begin your application by creating a Profile; a Username and Password would be sent to your e-mail

Continue your Registration by login with your Profile details

Fill the Application Form,

Print the completed Application Form and submit in the Postgraduate School. Only candidates who submit their document will be considered for admission and registration.

Please note that the University will not enter into correspondence on its decision with any candidate.

Candidates offered provisional admission will be required to produce transcripts of academic record and originals of their credentials at the point of registration.

CLOSING DATE

Forms must be completed and submitted on or before Friday 11th October, 2019. Applicants are encouraged to submit copies of the Application Forms and Transcripts of Academic Record to the Secretary, School of Postgraduate Studies, Kaduna State University, Kaduna.

N.B.

• There will be no extension of closing date.
• Notwithstanding compliance with the above conditions, all admissions offered are provisional and the School of Postgraduate Studies reserves the right to offer, confirm or deny admission.